Associate Director, Pipeline Intelligence and Reporting

Novartis; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 123,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Basel, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Director, Pipeline Intelligence and Reporting to lead data management, analytics, and reporting for Development. You will transform complex data into actionable insights to guide portfolio decisions and improve implementation across functions.

The role requires strong analytical rigor, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive initiatives with minimal oversight. Deep therapeutic area knowledge is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or equivalent in life sciences or related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience translating complex data into business insights for senior leadership.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and improve pipeline reports and analytics for operational and strategic decisions.
• Manage project and pipeline data ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and integration across systems.
• Apply quality controls and harmonize data standards and reporting frameworks.
• Track KPIs, benchmark performance, and identify trends, risks, opportunities.
• Translate analyses into clear implications and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional and senior stakeholders to align priorities and influence outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in life sciences

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Salary Range:

CHF122,500.00 - CHF227,500.00

Job Description Summary

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Location: Basel, Switzerland

The role of Associate Director, Pipeline Intelligence and Reporting offers a unique opportunity to support how Development leaders evaluate pipeline performance, risks, and opportunities by transforming complex data into insights that drive better portfolio decisions, improve implementation and ultimately help bring innovative medicines to patients faster

Job Description

As an Associate Director, Pipeline Intelligence and Reporting, you will manage and enhance project and pipeline data, reporting, and analytics to support operational and strategic decision-making across Novartis Development. The role ensures accurate, consistent, and accessible data; translates complex analyses into clear business implications and recommendations; and partners across functions to monitor performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and continuously improve reporting and portfolio outcomes. Success requires strong analytical rigor, structured problem-solving, senior stakeholder management, and the ability to independently drive alignment and initiatives without direct authority. Deep Therapeutic Area expertise is beneficial but not essential; the ability to apply strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and to rapidly learn and apply knowledge in new contexts will be of critical importance.

Major Accountabilities

• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve pipeline reports and analytics that provide actionable insights for operational and strategic decisions.
• Manage project and pipeline data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and effective integration across relevant systems.
• Apply quality controls and harmonize data standards and reporting frameworks in line with approved processes, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Track key performance indicators, benchmark performance, and identify emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and business questions.
• Analyse complex data and translate findings into clear implications, recommendations, and actionable next steps for leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional and senior stakeholders to align priorities, incorporate feedback, and influence reporting and analytics outcomes without direct authority.
• Provide timely ad hoc analytical and reporting support for senior management and cross-functional initiatives.
• Independently apply structured problem-solving, external best practices, and innovative approaches to improve analytics, reporting, and business processes.

Essential Requirements

• Graduate degree in life sciences (ideally Master’s or equivalent required); advanced scientific, data science, or business education is an advantage.
• Typically 8–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or a related industry, including at least 5 years in drug development, project management, or portfolio analytics.
• Experience in cross-functional, international, or multidisciplinary environments, with familiarity with the drug development lifecycle, portfolio processes, and R&D operations.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and structured problem-solving skills, with experience framing ambiguous questions and developing actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and compelling recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across complex, matrixed organizations without direct authority.
• Proven ability to work independently, lead initiatives with minimal oversight, manage multiple priorities, and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Effective communicator who can tailor messages to different audiences; proactive, curious, and committed to continuous learning.
• Fluent in English, oral and written.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If,because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of therecruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a
position, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature ofyou request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeingresourcesand global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, anda minimum of14 weekspaid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 122,500.00 - 227,500.00 CHF Annual

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverseteams’representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating,supportingand inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Account Management, Analytics, Business Administration, Business Insights, Business Relationship Management (BRM), Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence (CI), Corporate Development, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Financial Modeling, IT Portfolio Management, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Pipeline Strategy, Portfolio Analysis, Prioritization, Reporting (Inactive), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Model